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Lightwaves Community Trust

Lightwaves Community Trust provides the residents of Wakefield with a community-run facility for sport, leisure, social and community activities to advance their well-being, health and prospects and to promote cohesion within the community

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Activities & Mission

Lightwaves Community Trust provides the residents of Wakefield with a community-run facility for sport, leisure, social and community activities to advance their well-being, health and prospects and to promote cohesion within the community

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£318,256
Latest Expenditure
£284,197

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 89.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 89.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£318,256
£284,1970 / 25
2024
£336,795
£324,9790 / 30
2023
£332,771
£348,1670 / 30
2022
£293,864
£229,0820 / 15
2021
£345,616
£249,8840 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lightwaves Community Trust

What does Lightwaves Community Trust do?

Lightwaves Community Trust provides the residents of Wakefield with a community-run facility for sport, leisure, social and community activities to advance their well-being, health and prospects and to promote cohesion within the community

How much income did Lightwaves Community Trust report in 2025?

Lightwaves Community Trust reported total income of £318k and reported expenditure of £284k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lightwaves Community Trust registered as a charity?

Lightwaves Community Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2013 as charity number 1150892. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Lightwaves Community Trust?

Lightwaves Community Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mick McKigney. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lightwaves Community Trust operate?

Lightwaves Community Trust operates in City Of Wakefield, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lightwaves Community Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Lightwaves Community Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150892.

Details

Address
LIGHTWAVES LEISURE CENTRE
LOWER YORK STREET
WAKEFIELD
WF1 3LJ
Registration Date
19 February 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5031707
Charity Number
1150892

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Trustees

Mick McKigney Chair
Diana Bracewell
Gemma Gamble
Hayley Grocock
Jullian Ellis
Karen Oates
MOHAMMED AYUB
Also governs 1 other charity

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30 July 2026
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